Home, Sweet Home...

On January 30th 2008, Skyler came home with us. It seems to be a long month and definitly a long jounary before coming home. He weighted approx. 5 lbs and 13 ounces when he was discharged from the hospital.

At first the doctors told us that Skyler will be returning home around Feb. 27th., but as he grew and progessed, the doctors and nurses keep pushing him and gotten him ready for us. Sometimes, we wonder if we are ready for him. On one hand, we are happy for his return home but on the other hand, we also wanted him to stay in the hospital longer so he can be more stable and more ready for us, since Erica and I are not medical professionals. I guess Skyler is telling and teaching us to be ready as parents, to take on more responsiblities and to enjoy his company at home. It's a great feeling and reward to hold him into his sleep.

A few days before his return, the nurses performed a car seat test on Skyler to make sure that he will be stable on the way home.

This is the nurse bathing him and teaching us how to bath him. Skyler at first didn't like the water but was very comfortable afterward. Of course, Erica and I did a baby bathtub shopping the next day.

The day Skyler was release from NICU, his grandma (Erica's mother) also need to go back to Hong Kong. She taught us a lot since she is taking care of another grandkid in Hong Kong. The great thing is that Skyler's other grandma (Samson's mother) was able to come over and help. Erica, Skyler and I really appreciated their help. I guess eventually, Erica will do the same for Skyler.

Lastly, I saw this great commerical at a meeting. You guys might like it...

"Today, I prayed the first time in my life. The sight of my baby brought tears to my eyes... I made a promise. That I will watch over my baby till the end of the world. And that I will always loves him. Please say a prayer for my baby."